Title: Edmond Tapsoba Shares Burkina Faso’s AFCON Aspirations and Group Challenges

Bayer Leverkusen and Burkina Faso defender, Edmond Tapsoba, has expressed his thoughts on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and his team’s chances in the tournament. With just days left before the 2023 AFCON commences in Ivory Coast, Tapsoba discussed Burkina Faso’s prospects as they prepare to compete in Group D alongside Algeria, Angola, and Mauritania. Burkina Faso is set to open their campaign against Mauritania on Tuesday, January 14th.

Tapsoba conveyed, “The Africa Cup of Nations is special for us,” emphasizing the team’s growth in strength compared to previous editions. He acknowledged the overall improvement of teams across the board, stating, “There is no small team. Everyone is improving, and we have been, so it can be said that we are in a difficult group.”

Reflecting on their opponents in Group D, Tapsoba noted the challenges each team poses. Having faced Algeria in the last World Cup qualifiers, Tapsoba acknowledged their quality, stating, “They have good players and a good team, just like Angola.” He also highlighted the strength of Mauritania, referencing a recent draw against them in a match two months ago.

Tapsoba’s insights provide a glimpse into Burkina Faso’s preparedness and respect for the competition as they aim to navigate a challenging group on their quest for success in the AFCON 2023.